HOLMWOOD MAY NEWSLETTER
My Younger Days
by Maya Angelou
When I was in my younger days,
I weighed a few pounds less,
I needn't hold my tummy in
to wear a belted dress.
But now that I am older,
I've set my body free;
There's the comfort of elastic
Where once my waist would be.
Inventor of those high-heeled shoes
My feet have not forgiven;
I have to wear a nine now,
But used to wear a seven.
And how about those pantyhoseThey're sized by weight, you see,
So how come when I put them on
The crotch is at my knee?
I need to wear these glasses
As the print's been getting smaller;
And it wasn't very long ago
I know that I was taller.
Though my hair has turned to gray
and my skin no longer fits,
On the inside, I'm the same old me,
It's the outside's changed a bit.
SOUTHWOLD BEACH HUT
Now that the
warmer weather is
here the Beach
Hut is back on the
promenade
at
Southwold. It is
available for use
by residents, family and staff. If you would like to book a
date to use the Beach Hut please see a member of the
office staff for details.
REMEMBERING CHARLIE
In February we were lucky enough to
have a visit from the Foolhardy Circus
who put on a show called “Remembering
Charlie”. It was all about the late great
Charlie Chaplin.The show was well
presented
and enjoyed by all who
attended.
EASTER EGG HUNT
This Easter we held an Easter Egg hunt where you had to
solve the clues to be able to find the Easter Eggs. Great fun
was had by all who took part and I’m sure a few pounds
were put on as well.
FLANNEL EASTER BUNNIES
In one of the craft sessions this Easter we
made Easter Bunnies out of a flannel and a
chocolate egg. I don’t think the eggs stayed
put for very long though.
BOAT TRIP
Our annual boat trip on the “Waveney Stardust “took place
in April and this year we left from Norwich. The weather
was kind and Holmwood’s kitchen staff prepared a lunch
fit for a king for us.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
A visit from the Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Old Fashioned
sweet tasting, Roger Eno and Kath and Diana were all very
well received by Holmwood’s residents.
OUTDOOR SPACES
We are in the process of planning a new sensory garden,
with inclusion and accessibility at the heart of the design.
It is hoped that this will provide a rich and soothing
experience for all our residents and visitors and will
include seating areas for all to enjoy.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
We have recently been inspected by Environmental Health
and we are pleased to announce that we have retained our
“5 star” rating.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
THURS 21ST MAY
SOUTH PACIFIC DAY
THURS 18TH JUNE
KATH AND DIANA
FRI 19TH JUNE
SONGS OF PRAISE
THURS 25TH JUNE
ROGER ENO
SUN 12TH JULY
HOLMWOOD FETE
MON 13TH JULY
LINDA STRETCH
FORTHCOMING REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Armchair exercises every Tuesday
Communion 1st Wednesday of the month
Word games and crafts every Wednesday
Art classes alternate Friday. Any activities are on the
notice board and on your activity schedule in your room.
As always we welcome any suggestions that you may have
about activities that you would like to have provided.